These seasonal deals usually come with strings attached and fairly short deadlines. If you see something you like, be sure to do two things: read the fine print restrictions carefully, and if you're satisfied, book immediately.
We'll start with some summer airfares.
The new Open Skies agreement that went into effect March 30, 2008 probably won't have an immediate impact on your summer travel plans, but who knows? We should start seeing trans-Atlantic flights become much more accessible from new airports that don't have "New York" or "Boston" in their names.
Aer Lingus offers sale fares from Boston and JFK to Europe via Dublin. They offer a list of European cities to which they connect with special one-way fares throughout July and August.
British Airways is already advertising Open Skies deals between New York and London. Economy seats from as low as $584 USD one-way.
American is offering one way summer fares as low as $79 each way, based on a roundtrip purchase. Although marketed as summer fares, they are good through November 5.
Looking for some good student fares? Check out STA Travel for a long list of great fares originating in North America.
If you're young, or young at heart, you might like to take your bicycle with you this summer. But given the new baggage fees these days, it's not practical, right? EL AL is offering a Flying with Bikes promotion that permits up to 20 extra kilos at no additional charge. Bikes must not be motorized. They must be partially disassembled and encased.
Cathay Pacific's All Asia Pass is not specific to summer travel but a good all-around deal at $1099/person. It affords 21 days of travel to your choice of Asian cities. Other stops not included on the pass can be added for a fee. The pass is good for Monday-Wednesday mid-week long-haul travel only. Price does not include U.S. taxes, fees and security charges.
If your planning stalls or you just want to leave town without much regard to destination, consider offers from Lastminute.com.
Summer Cruise and All-Inclusive Deals
